SOAR Team
The SOAR Team
The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø SOAR Team takes referrals from faculty/staff for students who are experiencing challenges related to academic performance (academic alert). The SOAR Team can also help make connections to services based on self-reported wellness issues and other issues that can be addressed through established channels at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø. The SOAR Team mobilizes available services and resources to support students in a holistic, collaborative manner to help mitigate barriers to success.
The SOAR Team DOES NOT respond to or address emergencies. If you feel threatened, or are aware that someone is in extreme distress, is acting in a threatening manner, or has indicated a risk of harm to self or others, please IMMEDIATELY CALL ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Community College Police at 774.357.3911 or 3911 from any ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø phone.
The Student Assistance Fund
The Student Assistance Fund is designed to offset short-term financial needs for students experiencing specific setbacks that may prevent them from continuing their education at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Community College. Funds are limited to ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø students who are currently enrolled in classes at the time of the referral and who are in good standing with the College. All requests for funding must be submitted by the student via the .
Examples of eligible expenses include:
- Transportation assistance (bus passes, gas cards, minor car repair)
- Housing assistance (short-term rent assistance, utilities, other household expenses)
- Textbooks (or other educational necessities)
- Partial tuition payments (of a one-time nature)
Examples of ineligible expenses include:
- Parking tickets
- Traffic violations
- Health insurance
- Credit card debt
All requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and funding is not guaranteed for every request. The Student Assistance Fund does not supplant Federal and State Financial Aid. To be eligible for Student Assistance Funds, students should have exhausted all other resources. Student Assistance Funds will not be processed or delivered on an emergency basis.
The Student Assistance Fund is funded by the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Community College Foundation and administered by Student Services staff. Donations can be made at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍøCC.edu/Donate.
Questions?
If you have questions or need more information, please email StudentAssistanceFund@ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍøCC.edu. Email use is restricted to questions and discussion. The Student Assistance Fund reviewers will address referrals received through the official form only; referrals will not be accepted via email, phone, or in-person.
Additional Resources
The SOAR Team is committed to educating the college community about existing policies and resources. These resources may be helpful in your endeavor to support ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø students.
- Advising
- ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Community College (Follett) Merit Scholarship Information
- Access & Disability Services
- Faculty and Staff Resources to Help Students
- Mental Health Counseling
- (Free and Anonymous)
- Mobile Food Market
- Student Engagement & Belonging
- Suicide Prevention Protocol
- Veterans Center Resources
